Working remotely has offered many people the flexibility to relocate from their primary residence to spend more time at summer homes and cottages. For some, this has also provided an opportunity to extend the use of these properties throughout the year.  Battery-based off-grid systems are an affordable and popular choice to power seasonal properties. These systems are often designed and sized for occasional weekend escapes and part-time u....

In the blink of an eye, solar power has shifted from an emerging option for clean energy to an expectation. Solar readiness is an integral part of the journey to a better clean energy future. Although photovoltaic (PV) design is repetitive in nature, it's important to consider the unique set of constraints, obstacles, and needs of each project.  Being solar-ready starts with guidelines for sizing a PV array to offset a ....

Utility PV demands multiple cost/benefit scenarios from its genesis. Particularly early on, project development generates complex questions that can require weeks of validation to answer. As projects develop, the focus on finishing on-time and on-budget drives every decision and impacts every partner. Myriad factors, including unpredictable site conditions and variable time-of-use rates, can easily disrupt a well-defined plan, eroding already raz....